TAUGHT TO TEACH

Taught by God to Teach for God

A manual and guidelines for

Children’s Ministry

Tagaytay Christian Church

2020-2024
 Preface Vision

Children’s Ministry of Tagaytay Christian Church was first Established “Sunday school ministry provides Education that will develop their
year 2017. Through this Ministry our church were able to see Faith in Jesus, Character, and Service through Ministry as having the
testimonies from young children about their personal experiences readiness and as equipped ministers for the present and future
with Jesus, which allowed us to deepen our connection with Him. God expansions of God’s Kingdom here on earth.”
has continued to bless this ministry throughout the years, and as a
Mission
result, the number of children has increased and children's ministries
from other cities in Cavite as well as in Batanggas were established. ”To equip the young ones with the knowledge and deep
relationship with Jesus Christ through Holistic approach of Education
We’ve been through a lot of tough times specially when Pandemic
(HEAD, HEART, HAND) as part of the church in fulfilling the great
has started the challenged was really there but Jesus has never failed
commission.”
to show us how faithful he is, the ministry didn’t died down but
continuously growing by his grace up until today.

We believe that Children’s Ministry is a serious Ministry and not be Objectives:

taken as baby sitting place while their guardians are participating in
church services but in depth, as what written on Luke 2:52, this is the 1.To teach the young ones the knowledge about Jesus and to be well
development set by Jesus which we want to follow in this Ministry. rooted in the word of God. (Cognitive)
So, this is a place to help children in maturing in the same ways that 2.To prepare the soil of Kid’s Hearts so seed of faith can grow, and a
Jesus did. It also includes helping Children in realizing their true relationship with Jesus can happen. (Affective)
significance and potential because they are created in God's image.
Empowering kids to become the people that God has planned for 3.To develop their desires to reach out for the lost. (Psychomotor)
them and to do what he wants them to do.

And to help each Minister and our Church Members to learn more
about our Children’s Ministry and to learn the process on how to
properly execute them, this Manual and guideline has been written.
This is made for Tagaytay Christian Church and can be used as well as
in all missions and outreaches.

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Curriculum Type: Introduction

Outcome based Education

1.The students are catered with a social, emotional, and spiritual “Taught to teach” —Taught by God to teach for God. This teaching
environment that prepares hearts and minds for God to work. idea has came out last year 2020 from one of our teachers saying that
it is very important that we make sure what we teach is really coming
2.The students will be able to share the Gospel to others especially to
from the very heart of Jesus to fulfill his purpose each time there are
their family and love ones.
classroom discussions. When we make lesson plans we carefully
3.The students will be able to see and feel the presence of God inside search the word of God since there is a standard set by the Lord in
the church and even inside their homes. everything that we do. Just like when he called Noah to build an Arc,
he had given very clear instructions for Noah to follow. Also, in
4.At the end of the curriculum strong relationship and commitment Exodus 4:15, God put words in the mouth of his servants and taught
are observed among them. them specific things to do every time they will face the Pharoh. Thus,
5.Teachers are expected to be equipped and to multiply. we always spend time to wait on the instructions of the Lord.
Sensitivity to the Holy spirit is a must. Nowadays, there are too many
materials out there that we can use but the questions is is it really
what the Lord wants your little church to eat?

Children’s Ministry is no longer a coloring Ministry, It is no longer a

playtime. There must be clear objectives to follow that answers why
they need to remember a specific information repeated by the
teacher for five times or more during the discussion?, why they need
to put color on the coloring materials?, why do they need to play this
game or activity? What’s the relevance?

Here will be some principles we need to know that can help us and
lead us in a not just a colorful, active, enjoyable, and fun learning
Ministry but also with accordance to the will of God.

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1. The Three (3) Main Objectives 2. The greatest Teacher

When we read the passage or stories from the Bible we often seek The greatest teacher that we know was extremely creative. He was
to answer these three questions; “Who is God in this passage?”, extraordinary relational. He used a variety of methods in his teaching:
“What I realized?”, and “What example should I follow or what Parables, storytelling, and questioning were a few. He communicated
should I apply in my life?” when you found them already then put through spoken words as well as written words.
them in three sentences as your lesson objectives and follow the rule
His classroom varied from the seashore to the middle of the
of S.M.A.R.T. Objectives (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant,
roaring sea. He even taught at the mountaintop, at the plain, and
and Time-Bound) This concept follows the Holistic approach of
from a poor person to a rich ruler. He used object lessons like a coin,
Education that aims to teach students not just academically but also
a colt, a fig tree, a tree of life, and a mustard seed. He taught in public
emotionally and their actions.
as well as in private. He used allegories, like feeding the birds and
 Cognitive (HEAD) : Who is God in this passage? clothing the lilies of the field, to teach that God can provide for man’s
needs.
 Affective (HEART) : What I realized?
His school schedules were at day, at night, and even at noontime.
 Psychomotor (HAND) : What I should apply?
He taught the crowd as well as the individuals. He also taught the
Remember that is very important to really pray for your objectives. children as well as the older ones. His student population was
Makes sure they are abiding in the truths of the word of God. composed of both males and females. He used symbols as well as real
life examples. He asked questions. He answered a question with a
question. As a teacher, he was well sought. The rich young ruler and
an old teacher of the law sought him out. He answered with spoken
words as well as silence. He made the mute speak, the lame walk, and
the blind see. His was an amazing message with authority. His
teachings were astounding to do good to those who persecute you, to
be second miler, and to be generous to those who in need. He loved
his learners, prayed for them, and wept for them. We have a personal
relationship with this Person, The Greatest Teacher who ever lived.
(From the Book A to Z Creative methods by Knight, et. al.)

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3. The Creative Teaching T – hinks, thinks, and thinks some more of exiting methods

Creative teaching is effective, innovative in approach, and student- I – npires learners in using multiple senses
centered. It is employing methods that will cause a learner to desire
V – ibrates with g ‘contagious’ personality
to learn. Once the learner experiences small successes in learning, he
will eventually influencing others to be lovers of learning as well. E – Encourages each learner to be creatve, too
Creative teaching is the art of combining one’s knowledge of the
lesson and the learner on lesson planning. It is the appropriate use of
varied methods that elicit participation in order to meet the needs 4. The Multi-intellengences
and bring maximum impact upon the learner so that he will
understand, accept and apply what is learned. Diversity or differences among our students have placed greater
demands to teachers in today’s education which opens our eyes to
Creative teaching is not a BORING teaching: see how much we need to dig into preparations to meet the learning
It is not… needs and expectations of our students.

B – Beginning the lesson as it began yesterday BUT in a different with Two things to take into considerations:
freshness and newness  An understanding of teaching methods in general (lecture,
O – Overnight preparation BUT preparing in advance to have enough drama, art, music, nature, creative writing, journaling, etc.)
time to imagine new things  An understanding of the type of learner (verbal, auditory,
R – Result of other ideas BUT reapplying existing ideas kinesthetic or hands on, reflective, relational, nature, physical,
musical, visual, etc). These two entities are in essence ‘married
I – Ideas proven only BUT trying anything different with the hope to produce a fulfilling learning experiences both
for the teacher and learner. – Christine Gomez Escobar
N – Negative attitudes BUT having an adventurous mind and
complexity of outlook
5. Love them how Jesus loves them
G – Grades “failing” BUT grades “passing” marked with excellence 6. Praise, do not Punish. (Responsibility giving rather than scolding)
7. Always write and pray for the needs
C – ares about the welfare of each learner

R – esucitates waning attention to prevent boredome

E – xecutes various methods and teaching aids

A – ddresses for needs of learners

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 Tagaytay Christian Church Children’s Ministry Guidelines THE PROCEDURE:

Step 1. Prepare the Ministers (Part one)

This Guideline will help our teaching ministry to be more fruitful and Goal: To ensure that each Minister maintain their personal Time with
individually, teachers will move as one and as with what the will of the Lord. Also to experience personally the Idea of “Taught to teach”
the Lord is, in addition to that is having a strengthened bond which
 Prayer chain
they will be available for one another. As this aims to extend the
 Personal Devotion
kingdom of God in the lives of the Young people and in their families,
this will propose some steps of preparations individually, and with the  IM’s making if needed
group which includes spiritual discipline, IM’s making, brainstorming, Output: Lessons with Specific Objectives (SMART), Emphasis,
and demos. Motivation, Lesson proper (with outline), and Activity.

Note: Preparing and creating homework is also encouraged)

General overview:

This Guideline has two steps and the step one (1) has two parts. First Step 2. Prepare the Ministers (Part two)
Step is to prepare the Ministers; Part one (1), Individual preparations.
All ministers are expected to do their personal preparations by Goal: To ensure the quality of lessons execution and timely
following the steps of spiritual discipline (Devotion and prayer distribution of task and responsibilities
dedicated to Sunday school Ministry), If needed, there will be also  Group Devotion (Text coming from the lessons related to the
individual IM’s making. Part two (2), Group preparations. To Monthly Theme)
strengthen more the mentioned preparation, ministers must render  Weekly and Monthly reports (Assessments and Evaluations)
their time to have a twice in a month (Monday) meeting which where  5 Questions only for Assessments every first Sunday of the
reports, brainstorming, dry run, etc. shall happen. Month
Second is to teach every Sunday with Motivation, Lesson Proper, and  Monthly songs (Every first Sunday)
Activity.  Brainstorming and IM’s making
 Scheduling and Assignment (Topic distribution)
 Demo Teaching

Output: The teacher should have and checked IM’s and lesson proper
outline all by every Fridays on or before.

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Note: ( Curriculum and Main Lessons are provided by the church, This Key Definitions:
are approved books of our Head and Asst. Pastor and allowed and
Motivation - This is the activity the kids that we use to introduce of
encouraged to be modified by the Teachers)
the topic. This aims to set the mood of the kids and create an
excitement for them to focus on the lesson.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Note: We normally use objective number one (1) as the content of the
Motivation but objective and two (2) and (3) is also okay.
Head Teacher - This Minister will oversee the whole Sunday School
Ministry, She will also served as the quality checker specially when it Lesson Proper - This is the discussion proper where in you will
comes to Lesson Modifications and Executions. execute your lesson outline with the use of prepared visual aids,
Movie, songs, etc.
Schedule Monitor - This Minister is incharge to Monitor the schedule
of Teachers and Students. He or She shall make monthly report about Note: We use the three objectives as the content of the lesson proper
the status attendance of both Teachers and Students.
Activity - This is thee activity usually they do after the lesson. This
Coordinator - This Minister is incharge of commmunicating our should be about what they need to apply in their lives after hearing
Leaders in terms of Financial Needs and Incident reports. (Note: the lesson.
Incident Report are sudden changes or problems that needs to be
Note: we normally use the objective number three (3) as the content
solved Immediately)
of the activity.
Main Teacher - This Minister is the one who will Facilitate the
Monthly theme - These are the topics given our head pastor which
classroom and the one who will execute the lessons.
where our lessons must be related to.
Asst. Teacher / Crowd Control - This Minister is incharge to give a
Memory Verse - These are the verses given by the teacher to be
hand to the Main Teacher during the lesson as well as to control the
memorized by the students related to the lesson.
kids’ movements to avoid unwanted events. He or She will also
discuss the classroom rules before every lessons as part of the
Opening Remarks and others when needed to be repeated.

PROGRAM:

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Greetings

Opening Remarks and Opening Prayer

Motivation

Lesson Proper

Activity

Food

Homework (If there’s any)

Closing Remarks and Closing Prayer